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Overview

An exploration of the twentieth century's wars and revolutions, booms and busts, dictators and democratic forces, providing a secure historical basis for understanding today's complex globalised world.

The twentieth century created a new world. This paper is essential for students who major in History, and it also complements studies in a wide range of subjects, including law, politics, psychology, anthropology, English, geography and marketing.

About this paper

Paper title The Global Twentieth Century
Subject History
EFTS 0.15
Points 18 points
Teaching period Semester 1 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,103.10
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Schedule C
Arts and Music
Contact

Associate Professor Miranda Johnson - miranda.johnson@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Co-ordinator: Associate Professor Miranda Johnson

Lecturers:

Professor Tony Ballantyne

Associate Professor Miranda Johnson

Teaching Arrangements

This is a team taught paper.

Textbooks

All required course materials will be made available electronically via the library.

Course outline

Available on Blackboard.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Global perspective, Critical thinking, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this paper will:

  • Be equipped with a clear sense of the general shape of world history in the 20th century and the interrelationship of events, ideologies and personalities
  • Have a sound grasp of the concepts, terms and methodolgies historians use

Overview

An exploration of the twentieth century's wars and revolutions, booms and busts, dictators and democratic forces, providing a secure historical basis for understanding today's complex globalised world.

The twentieth century created a new world. This paper is essential for students who major in History, and it also complements studies in a wide range of subjects, including law, politics, psychology, anthropology, English, geography and marketing.

About this paper

Paper title The Global Twentieth Century
Subject History
EFTS 0.15
Points 18 points
Teaching period Semester 1 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Schedule C
Arts and Music
Contact

Professor Tony Ballantyne: tony.ballantyne@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Co-ordinator: Professor Tony Ballantyne

Lecturers:

  • Professor Mark Seymour
  • Professor Tony Ballantyne
  • Teaching Arrangements

    This is a team taught paper.

    Textbooks

    All required course materials will be made available electronically via the library.

    Course outline

    Available on Aoroa.

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Global perspective, Critical thinking, Research, Self-motivation.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
    Learning Outcomes

    Students who successfully complete this paper will:

    • Be equipped with a clear sense of the general shape of world history in the 20th century and the interrelationship of events, ideologies and personalities
    • Have a sound grasp of the concepts, terms and methodolgies historians use
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